Celebrity Edge launched by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai

The 21-year-old Pakistani, who is now a college student at Oxford University, is the co-founder of the Malala Fund. It advocates for a world where every girl can learn and lead by investing in local education activists, holding global leaders accountable and amplifying girls’ voices around the world.

The 21-year-old Pakistani, who is now a college student at Oxford University, is the co-founder of the Malala Fund. It advocates for a world where every girl can learn and lead by investing in local education activists, holding global leaders accountable and amplifying girls’ voices around the world.

Celebrity is a partner of the Malala Fund and supports them in their mission to help the 130 million girls around the world who are out of school receive 12 years of free, safe and quality education.

“I’m fighting to ensure millions of girls stuck in situations of poverty or war that they didn’t create can learn what they need to choose a future for themselves. But to continue making progress for girls’ education, we need support from leaders in every sector. I am so grateful to Celebrity Cruises for their generous support and investment in the potential of girls everywhere,” said Yousafzai.

Richard D. Fain, chairman and CEO of Celebrity’s parent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said, “We are honoured that Malala agreed to be the godmother of this ship, a role that reflects centuries of maritime traditions. We are especially proud because Malala’s example of relentless persistence and achievement is an inspiration to our crew, who have worked so hard and made real sacrifices to build better lives for themselves and their families.”

Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, president and CEO of Celebrity, added, “Malala embodies our commitment to opening the world through education and gender equality. Seeing her aboard our ship sends a powerful message to our crew who represent over 70 diverse nationalities, and our guests who we sail all over the world.

Celebrity Edge is the cruise line’s first new ship in six years and first new ship series in more than a decade. Following her maiden voyage on December 9, she will begin her inaugural season sailing alternating between seven-night eastern and western Caribbean itineraries. Thereafter, she will transport guests to the Mediterranean with a range of seven- to 11-night sailings from cities like Barcelona and Rome in 2019.

Celebrity Edge will be joined by Celebrity Apex in 2020 and two additional sister ships in 2021 and 2022.